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BBC Criticised for Double Standards on Syria Extremists

The BBC’s Persian TV service has adopted a dual policy regarding the extremists in Syria these days. The TV channel’s double-standard policy is so funny that every day it picks a new name for these people based on the benefits they bring for the Royal family of the UK.

Why Iran FM Decided Not to Attend WEF in Davos

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has elaborated on the reasons for Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s decision to remain in Tehran instead of attending the 48th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, January 25, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“EU Strongly Supports Iran Nuclear Deal as Reliable Int’l Treaty”

The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, David McAllister, says the EU strongly backs the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1.

Iran Allows No Interference in Its Internal Affairs: Commander

A senior Iranian commander has warned other countries, particularly France, against any interference in Iran’s internal affairs, including the country’s missile and defence program.

Iran Arrests Suspects behind Volatility of Exchange Market

Police in Tehran have shut down several currency exchange shops and arrested a number of money changers suspected of being behind a recent turmoil in exchange rates.

Range of Iran’s Missiles Determined by Threats: Military Official

A senior Iranian general says although the Islamic Republic is capable of producing missiles with various ranges, high destructive power and precision, the range of missiles is merely determined based on possible threats.

5 Killed, Wounded in Iran Bitumen Storage Fire (+Video)

A huge fire at a bitumen Storage in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas has left at least three people killed and two others severely injured.

Iran Condemns Libya Terrorist Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the deadly terrorist bomb attacks in the Libyan city of Benghazi, calling for a global campaign against terror.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, January 24, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Thousands in Switzerland March to Protest at Trump’s Visit (+Video)

Thousands of people marched through Zurich on Tuesday in protest against US President Donald Trump’s participation at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

Iran Dismisses US VP Pence’s False Accusations

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the false accusations levelled against Iran by US Vice President Mike Pence, saying such remarks are made out of enmity.

Twin Car Blasts outside Benghazi Mosque Kill 33 (+Video)

Two car bombings outside a mosque in Libya’s Benghazi has left at least 33 people dead and 50 wounded, including senior security figures.

Iran Calls for Formation of Anti-Terror Coalition with Iraq, Pakistan

A top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said that Iran should build an anti-terrorism coalition with Pakistan and Iraq to counter US threats against the Middle East.

11th Int’l Tourism Industry Exhibition Underway in Tehran

The eleventh international Exhibition of Tourism, Hospitality and Related Industries has opened in the Iranian capital of Tehran with the participation of 21 countries.

Iran Leader Allows Gov’t to Withdraw $4 Billion from National Development Fund

Iran’s Leader has allowed the government to withdraw $4 billion from the National Development Fund to address a range of issues including the dust pollution engulfing the country’s southwestern provinces, a lawmaker said.

Don’t Let Rude French FM Enter Iran: Conservative Daily

An Iranian conservative newspaper says the French foreign minister has made rude remarks about Iran and, hence, must not be allowed to enter the country.

“Public Discontent, Distrust among Root Causes of Iran Protests”

A report by Iran’s Interior Ministry has revealed that public dissatisfaction and distrust along with plots by foreign enemies have been the root causes of the recent unrest in Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, January 23, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“No Country Allowed to Interfere in Iran’s Missile Program”

Iranian Government Spokesman Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht has rejected France’s meddlesome comments about Iran’s missile capabilities, saying the Islamic Republic’s defence program is its absolute right and non-negotiable.

Iran Army Test-Fires Qadir Cruise Missile in Ongoing Drills

The Iranian Army on Tuesday employed a homegrown cruise missile to hit naval targets as part of a large-scale military drill, underway in south and southeast of the country.

Unemployment Rate Down, Economic Growth Rate Up in Iran

Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the spokesman for the Iranian government, says the country's unemployment rate has decreased and economic growth rate has increased during the past Iranian fiscal year.

Iran’s Foreign Exchange, Gold Reserves More than US: CIA

A document released on the website of the US Central Intelligence Agency shows that the Islamic Republic outstrips the United States in terms of reserves of foreign exchange and gold.

Iran Starts Water Transfer to Control Dust Pollution

Iran has established an irrigation canal in the southwestern Khuzestan province as part of efforts to counter the menace of dust pollution hitting western and southwestern provinces bordering Iraq.

Iran’s Forex Revenues Outstrip Expenses: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani assured the nation that the country’s foreign exchange revenue far outstrips the spending, stressing that foreign exchange reserves will even grow in future.